Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Melkon Michaelidis
Age : 46
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 10/31/2021
Location : 13802 W. Victory Blvd.
City :
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Los Angeles Police Department
Officer(s) :Bryan Morales, Edgar Benavides, Francesca Mattamira, Ashley Castillo, Daniel McComas
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/31/2021, Los Angeles police responded to calls about a man slashing car tires and acting erratically near West Victory Boulevard. Officers located Melkon Michaelidis armed with two knives. Police repeatedly ordered him to drop the knives as he walked toward them. He refused and continued toward officers while holding the blades. Officers then opened fire, using both less-lethal rounds and live ammunition, and shot Michaelidis, killing him at the scene. The Los Angeles County District Attorney reviewed the shooting and concluded the lead officer acted in lawful self-defense of another person based on the totality of the circumstances, including Michaelidis’ actions toward others prior to police arrival.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/JSID-OIS-01-24-24-Michaelidis.pdf
